Florence Trip Overview
Take a day trip to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere to see two of northern Italy’s most scenic stretches of coast. With round-trip transport from Florence and a guide included, the experience offers all you need for a hassle-free day by the sea. Walk and travel by minivan around the UNESCO-listed fishing villages of the Cinque Terre, then cruise by boat Portovenere. Explore the pretty port village and discover churches, ancient ruins, and even a castle before you return to Florence.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Florence, Italy
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Take a day trip to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere to see two of northern Italy’s most scenic stretches of coast. With round-trip transport from Florence and a guide included, the experience offers all you need for a hassle-free day by the sea. Walk and travel by minivan around the UNESCO-listed fishing villages of the Cinque Terre, then cruise by boat Portovenere. Explore the pretty port village and discover churches, ancient ruins, and even a castle before you return to Florence.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore Italy
Stop at the first of its five fishing villages, Riomaggiore, for a stroll alongside pastel-colored houses and charming squares.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Borgo Storico di Manarola, Manarola Italy
The smallest of the Cinque Terre villages, Manarola sits in the gorge of a high headland among vines, olive groves, and fragrant Mediterranean shrubs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 19018 Vernazza Italy
You’ll head to Vernazza for a traditional seafood lunch (own expense), and then hop on a boat. Watch the rugged shores of the Cinque Terre slip into the distance as you relax on an hour-long cruise to Portovenere.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Pietro Church, Lungo Calata Doria, 19018, Porto Venere Italy
After a seaside stroll and a look around the local shops, pay a visit to the Gothic Church of San Pietro, which was built on the remains of a Roman temple. Admire the medieval sculptures of the Collegiate of San Lorenzo, and gaze at Castello Doria, a striking monument that overlooks the hamlet.
Duration: 1 hour
